Associate Director, External Communications

Onward Search is hiring an Associate Director, External Communications for a client, a provider of financial information, analytics, and energy and commodities intelligence. This 6+ month hybrid contract role in New York, NY, requires supporting US and Americas stakeholders in media relations and external communications, including press releases, index announcements, and crisis response. The role involves providing strategic communications counsel to senior leadership and monitoring media coverage.

Must Have

• Work with key US/Americas stakeholders to support media relations and external communication efforts.
• Support press releases and key index announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and news stories.
• Provide crisis communication support.
• Respond to financial and markets reporters in a timely manner.
• Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on critical communications issues.
• 8 years of communications experience, with significant focus on external communications.
• Preferably experience in the financial services or markets industry.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to build relationships and inspire trust and confidence from senior leaders.
• Experience working globally in a large multinational, matrixed environment.
• Ability to develop KPIs to measure success and use data and insights to inform communications decisions, influence stakeholders, and demonstrate results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Business.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Associate Director, External Communications for our client, a provider of financial information, analytics, and energy and commodities intelligence. This is a 6+ month hybrid contract opportunity based in New York, NY, with onsite presence required two days per week.

In this role, you will report to the Head of Communications and support key stakeholders across the US and Americas regions. You’ll focus on media relations and external communications, including press releases, index announcements, and crisis response, while providing strategic communications counsel to senior leadership.

Associate Director, External Communications Responsibilities:

• Work with key US/Americas stakeholders to support media relations and external communication efforts, including press releases and key index announcements.
• Monitor media coverage and news stories; provide crisis communication support and respond to financial and markets reporters in a timely manner.
• Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on critical communications issues.
• Contribute to internal communications initiatives where appropriate.

Associate Director, External Communications Qualifications:

• 8 years of communications experience, with significant focus on external communications, preferably in the financial services or markets industry.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to build relationships and inspire trust and confidence from senior leaders.
• Experience working globally in a large multinational, matrixed environment.
• Ability to develop KPIs to measure success and use data and insights to inform communications decisions, influence stakeholders, and demonstrate results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Business.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

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Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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